Which Hot Or Cold Starts Are For Real?
2024/04/which-hot-or-cold-starts-are-for-real.htmlChris Paddack, Louie Varland and Bailey Ober each have an ERA above 6.50, though Ober has rebounded after being shelled for eight runs in just 1 1/3 innings in his season debut.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2024/04/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins-16.htmlWith DeSclafani shelved, right-hander Louie Varland steps squarely into the rotation alongside Lopez, Paddack, Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober.
Jhoan Duran, Caleb Thielbar, Anthony DeSclafani To Begin Season On Injured List
2024/03/jhoan-duran-caleb-thielbar-anthony-desclafani-to-begin-season-on-injured-list.htmlHe'll follow Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Chris Paddack and Bailey Ober in what should be a solid Twins staff if everyone can remain healthy.
Let’s Find A Home For Michael Lorenzen
2024/02/michael-lorenzen-rumors-free-agent-market-best-fits.htmlThe Twins have a decent starting mix with Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack, Anthony DeSclafani and Louie Varland as it is.
Twins Still Exploring Starting Pitching Market
2024/02/twins-rumors-michael-lorenzen-noah-syndergaard.htmlHe'll lead the staff, followed by righties Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober.
The Opener: Twins, Angels, MLBTR Chat
2024/01/the-opener-twins-angels-mlbtr-chat.htmlThe addition of DeSclafani to a rotation mix that already includes Pablo Lopez, Chris Paddack, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Louie Varland makes another starting pitching addition less likely, though it's possible the club could look to further bolster its pitching staff with a bullpen addition such as Ryne Stanek or Wandy Peralta.
Mariners Acquire Jorge Polanco
2024/01/mariners-twins-finalizing-jorge-polanco-trade.htmlThe Twins have Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack in the top four spots.
AL Notes: Red Sox, Twins, deGrom
2024/01/al-notes-red-sox-twins-degrom.htmlDuring the appearance, Levine noted that the club feels comfortable with its current starting five of Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack, and Louie Varland, but that hasn't stopped the club from exploring both the trade and free agent markets for other rotation options.
Twins Sign Caleb Boushley To Minor League Deal
2024/01/twins-sign-caleb-boushley-to-minor-league-deal.htmlHe was outrighted off the club's roster at the end of October and elected free agency.
Latest On Twins’ Trade Discussions
2024/01/latest-on-twins-trade-discussions.htmlWhile a quintet of Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Chris Paddack, Bailey Ober, and Louie Varland would be a viable group to carry into Opening Day, there's plenty of room for improvement in that group and the club lacks much in the way of depth.
Breslow: Red Sox Will Be “Aggressive” In Search For Rotation Upgrades
2023/12/red-sox-trade-rumors-aggressive-rotation-free-agency.htmlThe Twins have had some success stories with late-round starters, as both Bailey Ober and Louie Varland have reached the Majors and held their own (a good bit more than that in the case of Ober, a 12th-rounder).
Twins Expect To Add At Least One Starting Pitcher
2023/11/twins-trade-rumors-starting-pitcher-free-agency.htmlPablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack and the aforementioned Varland are currently at the top of the depth chart, with minor league arms like Simeon Woods Richardson, Brent Headrick and yet-to-debut prospects David Festa and Matt Canterino (who missed the 2023 season due rehabbing from 2022 Tommy John surgery) next in line.
The Opener: Gray, Maeda, Twins, FA Market
2023/11/the-opener-gray-maeda-twins-fa-market.htmlGiven that, an external addition who can join Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, and Paddack in the rotation could make plenty of sense.
Twins Interested In Kenta Maeda Reunion
2023/11/twins-interested-in-kenta-maeda-reunion.htmlPaddack should slot in somewhere with Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober, giving the club four solid options.
Twins Planning To Reduce Payroll
2023/11/twins-planning-to-reduce-payroll.htmlPablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober and Chris Paddack is a strong front four, while Louie Varland has upside at the back end.
Previewing Upcoming Qualifying Offer Decisions: Pitchers
2023/10/previewing-upcoming-qualifying-offer-decisions-pitchers.htmlThey may not want to blow a huge chunk of their budget right at the beginning of the offseason, especially when their rotation is already in decent shape with Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack and Louie Varland currently pencilled in.
Poll: Should The Twins Trade Jorge Polanco?
2023/10/poll-should-the-twins-trade-jorge-polanco.htmlThey will still have Pablo Lopez, Bailey Ober and Joe Ryan, but some question marks beyond that.
Offseason Outlook: Minnesota Twins
2023/10/offseason-outlook-minnesota-twins-13.htmlAfter disappointing seasons in 2021-22, the Twins returned to October.
Twins Notes: Payroll, Free Agents, Offseason Needs
2023/10/twins-notes-payroll-free-agents-offseason-needs.htmlIn the event that both Gray and Maeda left, Falvey said he liked the Twins' remaining rotation options, which arguably already make up a solid starting five in Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Louie Varland, and Chris Paddack.
Sonny Gray Discusses Impending Free Agency
2023/10/sonny-gray-discusses-impending-free-agency.htmlWhile Gray and fellow rotation arm Kenta Maeda are headed for free agency, right-handers Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, and Bailey Ober are each under long term club control.
Astros, Twins Announce ALDS Rosters
2023/10/astros-twins-announce-alds-rosters.htmlThe Twins and Astros will play Game 1 of the AL Division Series today in Houston, with Bailey Ober and Justin Verlander as the starting pitchers.
MLBTR Poll: Division Series Winners
2023/10/mlbtr-poll-division-series-winners.htmlThey'll go with Bailey Ober in Game 1 opposite Justin Verlander.
Twins Activate Chris Paddack
2023/09/twins-activate-chris-paddack.htmlLooking ahead to 2024, Paddack seems poised to be in the mix for the club's rotation alongside Pablo Lopez, Bailey Ober, and Joe Ryan following the impending departures of Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda via free agency.
AL Notes: Jung, Ober, Cora
2023/09/al-notes-jung-ober-cora.htmlThe Twins announced this morning that they recalled Bailey Ober from Triple-A St.
The Best Fits For Lucas Giolito
2023/08/the-best-fits-for-lucas-giolito.htmlThe Twins have gotten decent enough work from Dallas Keuchel that they optioned Bailey Ober to Triple-A.